Party affiliation:
Independent
Social media accounts:
Doug Thomas for Maine Senate
Occupation:
Retail firewood with my Son
Education:
Some college
Community Organizations:
Selectman, Ripley; SAD 46 School Board; Somerset County Budget Committee; Somerset County Economic Development Committee
Personal information (hobbies, etc.):
Born in Albion, Maine, graduated Mount View High School, attended Unity College and studied Forestry. Business owner/employer, 40 years
Family status:
Widowed; three children
Years in the Legislature:
10
Committee assignments (if elected):
Appropriations, Taxation
Q&A
Define what “success” would look like if you are elected to serve your district.
Economic growth in Maine that exceeds the national average. Many new high paying jobs in my district that support a middle class lifestyle. Much lower property taxes.
Characterize your view on public access to governmental business.
The public’s business should be done in public. Open and honest
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